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The Oracle

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The Oracle

The season of Lent, a 40 day period in the Catholic liturgical calendar, is a time of almsgiving, fasting, abstinence, and preparation for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The 40 day length of Lent mirrors the 40 days and 40 nights that Jesus fasted in the desert before his crucifixion, and Catholics practice turning away from their own worldly temptations during Lent the way that Jesus turned down the Devil’s temptations.

More than just giving things up

Claire Weibye, Editor, Layout Editor April 15, 2025

The season of Lent, a 40 day period in the Catholic liturgical calendar, is a time of almsgiving, fasting, abstinence, and preparation for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Learn more about the...

Mall of America is bustling with life in Bloomington, Minnesota on March 12, 2025. It has proved to be a great vacation spot for family and friends!

Exploring the magic of the Mall of America

Rachel Gubbels, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

The Mall of America, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, isn’t just a shopping center, it’s an all-around experience. With over 500 stores, an indoor amusement park, an aquarium, and countless dining...

Painted Tree Boutique in Lincoln Southpointe holds many amazing local businesses under one roof. When walking around I found a variety of items ranging from clothing to dog treats.

The one shop gift shop

Kaitlyn Peitzmeier, Editor, Social Media Editor March 31, 2025

There is a new way for local businesses to flourish in Nebraska with the opening of Painted Tree Boutiques in Lincoln Southpointe Mall last fall. The store is vendor style, where businesses rent out booths...

RJD Collective sells vintage clothes all over the world, but has a storefront in Lincoln. After starting out with shoes, the business primarily sells vintage clothing.

RJD Collective: a student’s passion for vintage turned into a far-reaching s…

Lily Abele, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

Lincoln East sophomore, River Donner, changes the way we may look at high school success. As a successful business owner of RJD Collective, a vintage clothing business that sells across the world, he knows...

This graph represents three restaurants in downtown Lincoln: YIA YIAS, HIRO 88, and DISH in order of least expensive to most expensive. In the graph the price range, number of reviews based on stars, and location is shared.

Perfect prom night restaurants: a guide to Lincoln’s best in every style

Tatum Lewis, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

April 5, 2025, the night of Prom, is quickly approaching. In addition to finding the perfect dress ora new suit, and taking Instagram worthy photos, it’s also about finding the right place to eat before...

Artists attempt to capture the floundering teenage psyche at such a pivotal moment as turning 18 years old. When you turn 18 you can get tattoos, buy fireworks, serve in the armed forces, and vote.

Turning 18 in the same old scene

Louis Hoffman, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

For the senior class, second semester can mean many things: college decisions, senioritis, graduation, or even permanently altering their bodies as well as their lives. High schoolers experience many milestones,...

On April 12, 2023, The Pro Volleyball Federation welcomed the Omaha Supernovas into the league.  The Supernovas have been successful since day one and eventually concluded their season as the 2024 league champions.

Spiking to success

Ella Herzberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2025

On Wednesday, January 24th 2024, thousands of volleyball fans flooded the CHI Health Center to watch the opening night of the Omaha Supernovas, the pro volleyball team in Omaha, Nebraska. Fans anxiously...

Bishop Nicholas Hudson blesses new sculpture of Blessed Carlo Acutis at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Maiden Lane, London. Acutis is soon to become the Catholic Church's first millennial saint, and will serve as a rolemodel for many young people as they look to build their relationship with Christ.

God’s Influencer

Claire Weibye, Editor, Layout Editor November 22, 2024

“Teens need not be afraid to talk about their relationship with Jesus,” Fr. Cole Kennett, Pastor at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, said. “Teens use social media and technology...

Margo Ponomarenko at her kindergarten autumn celebration back in her home country of Ukraine. The shift to an American highschool was challenging at first for the foreign exchange student, but Ponomarenko has managed to make it work.

Marharyta Ponomarenko, Ukrainian foreign exchange student, adjusts to life in America and at Lincoln East High School

Nitya Haridas, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

As thousands of kids push around in the hallway scurrying to class, it can feel overwhelming to deal with the hustle and bustle of an American high school, especially for the first time. “How will...

Mykhailo Ivashchenko, Ukranian native and Lincoln tennis coach hosts a Ukranian tennis camp for 31 middle school age children at Woods Tennis center. Not only does he work hard in the tennis community, he works to organize fundraisers and drives for Ukraine while researching as a PhD student to help with medical care back home.

Ukranian tennis coach, Mykhailo Ivashchenko, creates lasting impacts both in Lincoln and his home country

Lily Abele, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

As you walk around Woods Tennis Center, you often hear excitement in kids' voices when they shout for Michael, a comfort for many despite the challenges he faces. Mykhailo Ivashchenko, often referred...

Michaela Schleicher, a teacher at Lincoln East, sits in her classroom preparing for the challenges of the new positions this year. Surrounded by pictures and other memories, she is reminded of her teaching journey.

New beginnings

Zahraa Aljabiry, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Michaela Schleicher, an eighteen year social studies teacher, is having a transformative school year with many new roles. Schleicher teaches only AP classes, and two additional AP courses have been added...

Football coach and teacher John Gingery makes an impact on East High students daily. His humor, unique personality, and love for coaching has been lifting those around him for many years.

A Lincoln East icon: John Gingery is not leaving any time soon

Kaitlyn Peitzmeier, Editor, Social Media Editor November 11, 2024

John Gingery has made a lasting impact on Lincoln East and its Spartan culture. He has been in the East High School football program for 50 years, as well as the head coach for 28 years. Everyone who has...

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